Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Librarianship (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781799890942)

A fundamental dynamism of the library is its continuous adoption of trending technologies and innovations for enhanced service delivery. To meet the needs of library users in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an era characterized by digital revolution, knowledge economy, globalization, and information explosion, libraries have embraced innovations and novel technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, social mediation tools, and the internet of things (IoT). The Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Librarianship documents current research findings and theoretical studies focused on innovations and technologies used in contemporary libraries. This book provides relevant models, theoretical frameworks, the latest empirical research findings, and sound theoretical research regarding the use of novel technologies in libraries. Covering topics such as digital competitive advantage, smart governance, and social media, this book is an excellent resource for librarians, archivists, library associations and committees, researchers, academicians, students, faculty of higher education, computer scientists, programmers, and professionals.

Author: Innocent Isa Ekoja
ISBN-10: 1799890945
ISBN-13: 9781799890942
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 12/20/2021
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d